The Latest Breaking News from the Boxing Federation of India

Glasgow restaurant to correct India map after Lovlina flags Northeast omission, says BFI chief

An Indian eatery in Glasgow will amend its map of India after a boxer's complaint. Lovlina Borgohain noted the exclusion of Northeast India on restaurant displays and napkins. The Boxing Federation of India president confirmed the restaurant owners accepted their mistake. This incident occurred during a celebratory dinner for the…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Gold difficult but we will do fine in CWG, Asiad not so sure: Mary Kom on Indian boxing prospects

With the Commonwealth Games on the horizon, Mary Kom is hopeful for medal success for Indian boxers, although she acknowledges that securing a gold might be a tough feat this time around. The legendary six-time world champion has also criticized the Boxing Federation of India, emphasizing ongoing selection disputes and…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Boxing Federation of India postpones elections, says can't complete process within original timelines

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) announced on Wednesday the deferment of its elections, which were set for March 28, saying that it is "impossible to complete the process within originally planned timelines" after receiving directives from both the Delhi and Himachal Pradesh High Courts, instructing BFI to include previously…

The Times of India · Mar 26, 2025

Boxing Federation of India to conduct 3rd Sub Junior National C'ship in Greater Noida

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) will be conducting the 3rd Sub Junior Boys and Girls National Boxing Championship 2024 at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida from March 18 to 25. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 18, 2024

Nine Indian boxers eye Paris Olympic quotas at first qualification tournament in Italy

NEW DELHI: Nine Indian boxers, including World Championships bronze medallists Deepak Bhoria and Nishant Dev, are set to participate in the first qualification tournament for the Paris Olympics in Busto Arsizio, Italy, from February 29 to March 12. The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) announced the squad, featuring experienced campaigners…

The Times of India · Jan 22, 2024

BFI issues show cause notice to Panghal, Sagar and Rohit for 'poor discipline'

NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has issued show cause notice to world championships silver medallist Amit Panghal and two others for leaving the national camp without approval, a day before they were to fly out for the Asian Games pre training camp in China.

The Times of India · Sep 15, 2023

Amit Panghal, two others get notice for indiscipline

NEW DELHI: Three elite boxers - 2019 World Championships silver medallist Amit Panghal (51kg), Birmingham CWG silver winner Sagar Ahlawat (+92kg) and 2021 national champion Rohit Mor (57kg) - have been issued show cause notices by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for leaving the national camp in NIS Patiala…

The Times of India · Sep 15, 2023

Selection policy 'fair and transparent', says BFI in reply filed in HC on boxers' petition

NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India on Monday told the Punjab and Haryana High Court that its selection policy was totally "fair and transparent", responding to a petition filed by three boxers, including Amit Panghal, over their non-selection for the upcoming Asian Games.

The Times of India · Aug 7, 2023

Boxing Federation of India appoints John Warburton as sub-junior coach

NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Friday appointed John Warburton as sub-junior coach with an aim to develop the sport at the grassroots level.

The Times of India · May 26, 2023

BFI contradicts HPD’s claim, will form committee to finalise selection criteria

NEW DELHI: Contrary to claims made by Indian boxing’s high-performance director (HPD) Bernard Dunne that he has done away with the selection trials and that the ‘evaluation test’ of boxers at the national camps will be the way forward, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Tuesday informed that no…

The Times of India · Mar 29, 2023